India police arrest three Nigerians for money laundering

At least three Nigerians based in India, alongside several accomplices, have been arrested by the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that the Indian anti-narcotics operatives also recovered cocaine and MDMA worth Rs 12.5 lakh from the suspects. According to The Times of
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At least three Nigerians based in India, alongside several accomplices, have been arrested by the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that the Indian anti-narcotics operatives also recovered cocaine and MDMA worth Rs 12.5 lakh from the suspects. According to The Times of

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Three killed in murder incidents across Lagos

The Lagos State police command, on Monday, reported incidences of murder in the Ojo, Agege and Ikotun areas of the state. Addressing journalists at the command headquarters, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said it has arrested a man identified as Kamoru Ojo for allegedly killing her 27-year-old daughter, Shakirat, at Afromedia community in
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The Lagos State police command, on Monday, reported incidences of murder in the Ojo, Agege and Ikotun areas of the state. Addressing journalists at the command headquarters, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said it has arrested a man identified as Kamoru Ojo for allegedly killing her 27-year-old daughter, Shakirat, at Afromedia community in

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Suspected pirates abduct five boat passengers in Rivers

Suspected sea pirates have abducted five passengers aboard a commercial boat travelling along the Degema–Akuku-Toru waterways in Rivers State. The incident occurred while the boat was en route from Bille in the Degema Local Government Area to Port Harcourt, the state capital. According to reports, the attackers intercepted the vessel near the Cawthorne Channel in
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Suspected sea pirates have abducted five passengers aboard a commercial boat travelling along the Degema–Akuku-Toru waterways in Rivers State. The incident occurred while the boat was en route from Bille in the Degema Local Government Area to Port Harcourt, the state capital. According to reports, the attackers intercepted the vessel near the Cawthorne Channel in

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LASTMA blames speeding as vehicle falls from Otedola bridge

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said

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Fans, friends mourn four gospel artistes killed in Ogun accident

Fans and friends of four gospel artistes who died in an accident along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway on Saturday have taken to social media to express their condolences over the death of the singers. PUNCH Metro reports that the musicians, including Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the expressway. The Public
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Fans and friends of four gospel artistes who died in an accident along the Sagamu-Ikorodu Expressway on Saturday have taken to social media to express their condolences over the death of the singers. PUNCH Metro reports that the musicians, including Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the expressway. The Public

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Customs’ crackdown on smugglers in Adamawa, Taraba nets N195.7m

The Customs Comptroller Adamawa and Taraba states Command, Garba Bashir, has declared war against smuggling activities in the command. To this end, the Bashir-led administration in the command has generated N195, 719,930 million as duty paid value on seized petroleum products within four months. Addressing journalists recently in Yola, Comptroller Bashir noted that the illegal
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The Customs Comptroller Adamawa and Taraba states Command, Garba Bashir, has declared war against smuggling activities in the command. To this end, the Bashir-led administration in the command has generated N195, 719,930 million as duty paid value on seized petroleum products within four months. Addressing journalists recently in Yola, Comptroller Bashir noted that the illegal

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EFCC nabs fraudster buying bank accounts

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank

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Health insurance: FG sets one-hour limit for treatment approval

The Federal Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority, has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care under the health insurance scheme. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time
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The Federal Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority, has implemented a new directive aimed at reducing delays in accessing healthcare services and enhancing patient care under the health insurance scheme. It said the authorisation of care and issuance of authorisation codes by Health Management Organisations shall no longer exceed one hour from the time

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Edo eye top spot as NDSF ends today

The Edo State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is eyeing the top spot as the event comes to an end on Tuesday (today). As of Monday, Team Edo was placed fourth with 68 medals -12 gold, 32 silver and 24 bronze and were poised to earn more medals
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The Edo State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State is eyeing the top spot as the event comes to an end on Tuesday (today). As of Monday, Team Edo was placed fourth with 68 medals -12 gold, 32 silver and 24 bronze and were poised to earn more medals

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Chinaka wins 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup

Clement Chinaka has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup in the tournament, which teed off on Wednesday and ended on Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Chinaka, who played off handicap 16, returned a gross score of 85 and 69 net and beat his closest
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Clement Chinaka has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup in the tournament, which teed off on Wednesday and ended on Sunday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Chinaka, who played off handicap 16, returned a gross score of 85 and 69 net and beat his closest

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